In autumn the deciduous trees, like this Horse-chestnut, start to withdraw nutrients and chlorophyll from the leaves that will be shed during winter.

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In autumn the deciduous trees, like this Horse-chestnut, start to withdraw nutrients and chlorophyll from the leaves that will be shed during winter. This seasonal change in the 'Fall' is called senescence.

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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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